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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
Syndrome (SSSS) ... upper respiratory infection ... #Clinical #Photo ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Dermatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... SLE) - Viral infections ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology #
Herpes Zoster: Herpes virus mediated infection that occurred in this patient receiving chemotherapy 
for an underlying
Zoster: Herpes virus ... vessicles in this case ... superimposed bacterial skin ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
invade URT & via hematologic ... CNS and hematologic ... infection -> Parotid ... that persists as skin ... #Immunization #peds
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... immunosuppressive meds ... Vibrio #Vulnificus #skin ... #cellulitis #dermatology ... legs #clinical #photo
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... refractory disease Skin ... by case) • Surgery ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
• They can cause ... - Purpura - Skin ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... reticularis & skin ... classification #rheumatology
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... cell arteritis Infections ... diseases • Fungal infections ... rash #diagnosis #rheumatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... Neutropenia - recurrent infections ... and petechiae Causes ... Idiopathic • Infections ... Anemia #oncology #hematology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
bone, joint, and skin ... • Pustular skin ... Rule out other causes ... such as infectious ... #Rheumatology #